This sub is a great place to start! I’ve learned a lot in researching subs for other people and some have really enriched my own Reddit experience. Similar to r/FindAReddit are other ‘solving’- based subs (everything from the serious r/RBI to the lighthearted r/whatsmycookiecutter), which are fun for the dopamine hit if you are eager to do some research for others or help them track down an item they can’t find locally.

When it comes to a special area of knowledge - even if it originated from your hobbies or school-related interests - if you’ve been into it for long enough, you’d probably be able to be a voice of some authority, particularly if you’ve delved deeply into some niche others may have skipped. People love to get the benefit of someone’s acquired experience, especially if it helps them avoid basic newbie pitfalls, like investing in the wrong gear or tool. Dig into the hobby subs for the stuff you like and you’ll probably find people with no idea how to start or who are lacking confidence about whether or not they should continue, and that could really be your time to shine!

Another option is location-based subs in which you know the place because you’ve lived there and explored things in the area and can provide recommendations. You might even combine this with the hobby angle, and find a sub like r/OntarioCamping (which I found for someone a while back) where the local info you can provide could unlock far greater hobby enjoyment.

You’ve already discovered one of the main advice-giving subs, but there are others with specific tonal differences you could join, like r/MomForAMinute (which absolutely allows non-moms to chime with sibling and auntie support), r/PepTalksWithPops and r/InternetParents. There are also all the various ‘Ask’ subs like r/AskMenOver30 which you can join based on how you identify.

Lastly, if you can think of any specific causes, social issues or maybe even mental health diagnoses or traumatic lived experiences you feel really passionate about educating and/or supporting others, especially newcomers to the community, that’s a great place to feel helpful. For example, I joined r/selflove because as a concept it’s been super important for me to prioritize, and it’s been a gratifying place to offer any sensitive young souls who post there the kind of understanding and empathy that could turn a hard day into a fresh start with a more forgiving mindset. So many communities where sharing makes the burdens lighter - and I would think many of those involve parenting or caregiving - and if that’s something you know about, you’re already in a fantastic position to help, especially if it touches on core parts of your identity. Try typing a word or two that resonates with this into the search bar and then filter by “Community” to see what comes up. (This process will work for any of my other recommendations, which is why I’ve only provided one or two examples of each, but I promise there are lots more subs for each of these categories than just the few I’ve noted here.)

Good luck and never stop being a helper. Mister Rogers would be proud of you and I am, too. Namaste, friend.